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ARCHIVED 2016-17 CPS Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Political Science |
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PSI 325 - International Relations in the Modern Era (3)
A study of the dynamics of the international system with emphasis on issues of conflict, security, interdependence, and the global commons. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of both realist and liberal conceptions of the international system.
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PSI 328 - Constitutional Law (3)
A study of the constitution through an analysis of Supreme Court decisions. Will include distribution of powers, the commerce clause, intergovernmental relations, state powers, and substantive due process.
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PSI 329 - The U.S. Revolutionary Era (3)
An examination of the U.S. colonial revolution and early national period. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate knowledge of the social, cultural and political history of Great Britain’s North American colonies on the eve of the Revolution; the military course of the Revolutionary War; the formation of the U.S. Constitution; and selected topics in early national politics and culture. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of social diversity, from Native Americans, African-Americans, women and the common soldier to well-known leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington.
(Cross-referenced with HIS 329 .)
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PSI 342 - The United States and the Middle East (3)
A focus on the history of the Islamic Middle East and the relationship between the United States and the broader Middle East from the 18th century to the present, through an examination of selected countries, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate knowledge of the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula; the history of the Ottoman Empire and the mandate system; U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East; the Gulf Wars; and the Middle East and the media. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
(Cross-referenced with HIS 342 .)
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PSI 421 - Governmental Internship (0-3)
An internship in a governmental agency to provide experience with public management skills.
Prerequisite: Permission
(Pass/Fail)
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Psychology |
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PSY 117 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
An introduction to the systematic study of human cognition, emotion, and behavior with an emphasis on the scientific method. Fundamentals of behavior, learning, conditioning, development, cognitive processes, perception, emotion, personality, and psychopathology are among the content areas studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method for the study of human nature. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate a general understanding of the knowledge established in these areas, as well as the methods used by psychologists to acquire that knowledge.
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PSY 219 - Addictions (3)
A basic survey of chemical and non-chemical addictions. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the various types of addictions, theories of causation, and methods of prevention and control.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 225 - Introduction to Human Services (3)
A course designed to enable the student to utilize a framework to understand the dynamic interaction of society, institutions, social welfare programs and the social work profession in the process of human need fulfillment. Specific topics covered include social work philosophy, values, skills areas of practice, careers and history.
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PSY 234 - Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
A course designed primarily for individuals who plan to use listening and attending skills in helping professions, such as mental health counseling, human services, criminal justice, teaching, and health fields. This course is introductory in nature and includes consideration of theoretical approaches and in-class practice of skills used in counseling. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the assumptions, strengths, and limitations that accompany different approaches to counseling. Students will also demonstrate their ability to practice specific techniques and skills derived from these approaches.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 255 - Child and Adolescent Development (3)
A study of human development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Cognitive, emotional, and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of developmental research.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 256 - Adult Development (3)
A study of human development from young adulthood through old age. Cognitive, emotional and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of physical, psychological, and social factors that influence development during adulthood; the research techniques used to study development; and the particular challenges faced by individuals as they age.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 259 - Lifespan Development (3)
A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Cognitive, emotional, and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of developmental research.
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PSY 305 - Principles of Behavior Modification (3)
A study of basic principles and theories underlying behavior modification as well as the use of behavior modification in applied settings. Special attention is given to ethical issues and common misconceptions associated with the area. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate their understanding of key conditioning principles and their application in areas such as token economies, parenting, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 .
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PSY 336 - Social Psychology (3)
The study of human thought and behavior as it is influenced by the presence of other people. Topics include conformity to social norms, persuasion, self-justification, group processes, and aggression. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the major empirical findings on these topics as well as the major theories and concepts which help us understand the processes by which social factors, as opposed to stable personality traits, influence human thought and behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or SOC 109 .
(Cross-referenced with SOC 336 .)
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PSY 365 - Psychology of Personality (3)
A study of human individuality from various theoretical and empirical orientations. The course will typically address personality from biological, humanistic, trait, psychoanalytic and other approaches. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate an understanding of the approaches’ priorities for studying personality, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and their underlying assumptions about human nature.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 .
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PSY 416 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
This course examines abnormal behavior and psychopathology, including diagnoses, causes, and treatments. The role of society and culture in determining definitions of abnormal behavior and approaches to treatment is also addressed. Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the etiology, prevalence rates, and treatment of a variety of major psychological disorders and critically discuss social and cultural factors relevant to psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Two courses in psychology or permission.
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Public Administration |
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PAD 496 - Senior Seminar for Public Administration (3)
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will develop a research or experiential project which will demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major. Satisfactory completion of this project, including a written and oral presentation, will demonstrate a solid understanding of the major as well as the confidence and skills to work with existing and emerging aspects of the professional field, to do independent research and effectively problem solve and communicate.
Prerequisite: IDS 206 , senior standing, and permission.
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Social Science |
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SSI 217 - Applied Statistics for Social Science (3)
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Areas of study include data collection and organization, measures of central tendency and variability, percentiles, probability, binomial and normal distributions, correlation, t-tests, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics. Application is oriented toward the social sciences.
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Sociology |
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SOC 109 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
An introduction to the systematic study of society in terms of social organization, processes, institutions, and relationships.
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SOC 215 - Introduction to Criminology (3)
This course considers the sociological, psychological and physiological contexts for criminal activities. A wide range of criminal actions are discussed including murder, organizational deviance, theft, prostitution as well as the use and distribution of illegal substances. In this course students will analyze morality, “free choice,” and the predictability of criminal behavior. With these complex issues in mind, students will question whether or not our criminal justice systems are adequately prepared to address behaviors that our society has judged to be illicit.
Prerequisite: SOC 109
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SOC 230 - Social Problems (3)
This course examines contemporary social problems through a psychological and sociological lens. Students will gain an understanding of the depth and diversity of social problems in the United States with particular emphasis on: economic inequality , unemployment, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, crime and drugs, education, and inadequacies of health care. Students will also investigate the complexity and effectiveness of contemporary social policies that address social problems.
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SOC 288 - Deviance (3)
Inquiry leading to knowledge of social disorganization, criminal behavior, delinquency, and power relationships in social control.
Prerequisite: One course in sociology or psychology.
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SOC 308 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
An anthropological investigation of the meaning, content, and acquisition of the ways of thinking, doing and behaving as individuals in society.
(Cross-referenced with ANT 308 .)
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SOC 324 - Race and Nationality (3)
A study of racial and cultural minorities, with special emphasis on intergroup, racial, and ethnic relations. This course examines myths, doctrines, and movements, and reviews the processes and consequences of conflict, discrimination, and prejudice.
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SOC 336 - Social Psychology (3)
The study of human thought and behavior as it is influenced by the presence of other people. Topics include conformity to social norms, persuasion, self-justification, group processes, and aggression. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the major empirical findings on these topics as well as the major theories and concepts which help us understand the processes by which social factors, as opposed to stable personality traits, influence human thought and behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or SOC 109 .
(Cross-referenced with PSY 336 .)
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SOC 366 - Marriage and Family Relationships (3)
A study of human kinship processes and the various communal forms associated with intimacy, marital bonding, and parenthood.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish (3)
A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish and Hispanic culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an elementary level in spoken and written Spanish and will demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 101 and SPA 102 do not count toward the major or the minor.
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish (3)
A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish and Hispanic culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an elementary level in spoken and written Spanish and will demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 101 and 102 do not count toward the major or the minor.
Prerequisite: For SPA 102, either SPA 101 or one year of high school Spanish.
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Theatre |
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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre (3)
A survey of the theatre as it relates to the viewer of today with investigation of theatre forms and traditions, film, and television.
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THE 103 - Acting I (3)
An introduction to the tools of acting, concentrating on the skills of voice, movement, and improvisation.
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THE 112 - Oral Interpretation (3)
Fundamental principles of the oral interpretation of literature surveying prose, poetry, and the drama.
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THE 207 - Advanced Acting (3)
A concentration on the acting process and character interpretation. The course will build on the skills that have developed in THE 103 .
Prerequisite: THE 103 or permission.
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Prerequisties for the Health Professions Doane’s Prerequisites for the Health Professions program is designed to provide future healthcare providers with the foundational coursework required for successful entry into a health professions graduate program or medical school.
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BIOL 125 - Biology I (4)
In this introductory biology course, students will become familiar with the nature of science and the ways in which scientific tools are used to investigate living systems. Students will understand the basic structure and function of cells as organisms and as part of multicellular organisms. Students will become familiar with the history of genetics, and understand how cells reproduce and how information is transmitted from one generation to the next. Each module will be accompanied with an online laboratory.
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BIOL 126 - Biology II (4)
This course will introduce students to the concepts and connections between evolution and ecology. Students will learn how populations evolve, including what factors are necessary for the process of evolution to occur, and how evolution accounts for both the diversity and similarity among all forms of life on Earth (with a focus on vertebrates). Students will use this information to understand the association between how life on Earth has evolved and how animal form (or structure) relates to function. Finally, by learning about the different types of environments on Earth, students will understand how organisms, populations, and communities, are affected by the dynamics of their surroundings (i.e. the ecosystem), and the importance of conserving the diverse forms of life of Earth.
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BIOL 215 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
These courses are a study of the human form and function using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationship between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Students will apply their understanding of these interrelationships to clinical situations and case studies. Upon successful completion of these courses students will have a solid foundation in human structure and function by body system and will be able to apply this foundation to clinical settings.
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BIOL 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
These courses are a study of the human form and function using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationship between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Students will apply their understanding of these interrelationships to clinical situations and case studies. Upon successful completion of these courses students will have a solid foundation in human structure and function by body system and will be able to apply this foundation to clinical settings.
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BIOL 295 - Biostatistics (3)
An introductory course to the use of statistics and study designs in biology. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design experimental, quasi-experimental and observational studies that will meet regulatory guidelines; collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate statistical tools.
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BIOL 333 - Microbiology for Health Professionals (4)
This course is designed to meet the requirements of students interested in careers in allied health and nursing. Microbiology for Health Professions is a one semester course that emphasizes the interaction of microorganisms with humans and the diseases they cause. The primary focus of the course is the role of microbes in disease. Topics include nosocomial infections, microbial pathogens, virulence factors and pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance, the immune system, epidemiology, and practical means of controlling the spread of disease. Critical thinking and analysis is emphasized throughout the course. Allied heath students completing this course will understand the disease-causing mechanisms of a representative group of
pathogenic microorganisms, how these microbes are transmitted and the relevant control techniques, as well as how the body defends itself from pathogen invasion.
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CHEM 125 - General Chemisty I (4)
Through lecture and lab experience, students will be exposed to and will demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts in chemistry such
as nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the periodic table, electronic structure, bonding, and the gas laws.
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CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II (4)
Through lecture and lab experience, students will be exposed to and will demonstrate an understanding of the factors that determine the speed and extent of chemical reactions - kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
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CHEM 205 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon and its compounds. Organic molecules are building blocks of life. Proteins, fats, sugars, nucleic acids are some examples of important organic molecules. However, organic chemistry also includes synthetic compounds, such as polyesters, plastics, and countless other materials used in every day life. Through lecture and laboratory, students successfully completing the course will demonstrate an understanding of organic reactions, syntheses, mechanistic, and structural studies of organic compounds. Students will also learn classical organic laboratory skills and instrumentation, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectroscopy.
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CHEM 206 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
This course will teach students advanced organic reactions, syntheses, mechanistic, and structural studies of organic compounds. Furthermore, students will learn the organic synthesis of proteins and DNA. Through lecture and laboratory, students successfully completing the course will
demonstrate an understanding of organic synthesis, organic laboratory skills, and instrumentation, such characterization of unknowns, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectroscopy.
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CHEM 330 - Biochemistry I (4)
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes at work in the context of living organisms. Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate an understanding of molecular structure and function of biomolecules, as well as chemical transformation, energetics and basic regulation of central metabolic pathways. In the lab students will gain experience with common methodologies for investigating proteins.
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PHYS 107 - Introductory Physics I (4)
Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and sound. Students will gain conceptual understanding and ability to use quantitative methods to model physical phenomena of the topics covered.
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PHYS 108 - Introductory Physics II (4)
Topics covered include electricity and magnetism, electronics, optics, and selected areas of modern physics. Students will gain conceptual understanding of the topics covered and ability to use quantitative methods to model physical phenomena.
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